Final SOCE (State Officer
Certification Exam) Study
Guide Questions & Verified
Answers | 100% Complete -
Pearson Vue
Exam Description
SOCE is a mandatory, computer-based test for certification as a
law enforcement, corrections, or correctional probation officer,
assessing knowledge from recruit training on Florida law,
criminal justice procedures, and ethics through multiple -choice
questions, emphasizing strong reading comprehension to
navigate complex scenarios directly from the curriculum .
Administered by Pearson VUE (Ultimate Guide for YR.
2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
What are the monetary levels of theft? -
Answer
-Less than $300, the offender commits a misdemeanor.
-If the property is valued at $100 or more but less than $300, and is
taken from a dwelling or the curtilage thereof, stealing it is a felony.
1
, Quiz_________________?
What are the monetary levels of grand theft? -
Answer
-If the property is valued at $100 or more but less than $300, and is
taken from a dwelling or the curtilage thereof, stealing it is a felony.
-If the property stolen is valued at over $300, the offender commits the
felony
Quiz_________________?
What are the requirements to activate an AMBER Plan? -
Answer
These five conditions must exist:
1. The child must be less than 18 years of age.
2. There must be a clear indication of abduction.
3. The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction must recommend
the activation.
4. There must be a detailed description of the child, abductor, or the
vehicle to broadcast to the public (use a photo when available).
5. The law enforcement agency's investigation must conclude the child's
life is in danger.
2
, Quiz_________________?
How does the 13th Amendment relate to human trafficking? -
Answer
Provides that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist on
U.S. soil. Congress passed the Trafficking Victims Protection
Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) to update traditional slavery laws and
combat trafficking in persons.
Quiz_________________?
Outcry Witness -
Answer
The first person the child told about the abuse
Quiz_________________?
Domesticates a Court Order -
Answer
When a judge recognizes an order from out of state
Quiz_________________?
What are the MEPIC guidelines for missing people? -
3
, Answer
1. Respond promptly to the scene of the report of a missing person.
2. Consider activating a patrol-vehicle-mounted video camera when
approaching the scene to record vehicles, people, and anything else of
note for later investigative review.
3. Interview the person who made the initial report. Determine if the
missing person has a history of running away.
4. Confirm the person is in fact missing by conducting a thorough
search of the house.
5. If a child is missing, verify the child's custody status.
6. Identify the circumstances of the disappearance.
7. Determine who last saw the missing person, when and where.
8. Interview the individuals who last had contact with the missing
person.
Quiz_________________?
Deadly Weapon -
Answer
If the suspect uses or threatens to use a weapon in a way likely to
cause death or great bodily harm
Quiz_________________?
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Certification Exam) Study
Guide Questions & Verified
Answers | 100% Complete -
Pearson Vue
Exam Description
SOCE is a mandatory, computer-based test for certification as a
law enforcement, corrections, or correctional probation officer,
assessing knowledge from recruit training on Florida law,
criminal justice procedures, and ethics through multiple -choice
questions, emphasizing strong reading comprehension to
navigate complex scenarios directly from the curriculum .
Administered by Pearson VUE (Ultimate Guide for YR.
2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
What are the monetary levels of theft? -
Answer
-Less than $300, the offender commits a misdemeanor.
-If the property is valued at $100 or more but less than $300, and is
taken from a dwelling or the curtilage thereof, stealing it is a felony.
1
, Quiz_________________?
What are the monetary levels of grand theft? -
Answer
-If the property is valued at $100 or more but less than $300, and is
taken from a dwelling or the curtilage thereof, stealing it is a felony.
-If the property stolen is valued at over $300, the offender commits the
felony
Quiz_________________?
What are the requirements to activate an AMBER Plan? -
Answer
These five conditions must exist:
1. The child must be less than 18 years of age.
2. There must be a clear indication of abduction.
3. The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction must recommend
the activation.
4. There must be a detailed description of the child, abductor, or the
vehicle to broadcast to the public (use a photo when available).
5. The law enforcement agency's investigation must conclude the child's
life is in danger.
2
, Quiz_________________?
How does the 13th Amendment relate to human trafficking? -
Answer
Provides that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist on
U.S. soil. Congress passed the Trafficking Victims Protection
Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) to update traditional slavery laws and
combat trafficking in persons.
Quiz_________________?
Outcry Witness -
Answer
The first person the child told about the abuse
Quiz_________________?
Domesticates a Court Order -
Answer
When a judge recognizes an order from out of state
Quiz_________________?
What are the MEPIC guidelines for missing people? -
3
, Answer
1. Respond promptly to the scene of the report of a missing person.
2. Consider activating a patrol-vehicle-mounted video camera when
approaching the scene to record vehicles, people, and anything else of
note for later investigative review.
3. Interview the person who made the initial report. Determine if the
missing person has a history of running away.
4. Confirm the person is in fact missing by conducting a thorough
search of the house.
5. If a child is missing, verify the child's custody status.
6. Identify the circumstances of the disappearance.
7. Determine who last saw the missing person, when and where.
8. Interview the individuals who last had contact with the missing
person.
Quiz_________________?
Deadly Weapon -
Answer
If the suspect uses or threatens to use a weapon in a way likely to
cause death or great bodily harm
Quiz_________________?
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